Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm established in 1900, is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join their Aviation group at their Seattle, WA office. This full-time position offers a blend of hands-on learning and real-world experience, allowing the engineer to contribute to impactful airport project design, observe construction progress in the field, build relationships with project teams, and gain exposure to project delivery from start to finish. The role involves supporting engineering design in the office and spending time onsite. Mead & Hunt emphasizes a culture of taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. As an employee-owned company, they support initiatives through various programs and invest in their employees, building lasting relationships. The firm has a history of exceeding strategic growth initiatives, creating opportunities for team members.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university by date of hire
A valid driver’s license
Ability to pass background checks to gain access to airport sites
EIT certification is highly preferred
Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
Comfortable with public speaking and working in a client facing role
Strong communication skills
Civil construction experience
Construction field tasks including site grading, utilities, drainage, erosion control, paving, materials testing, and/or surveying
Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Project software programs
Strong communication and organizational skills
Self-motivated
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Previous related civil / transportation engineering internship(s)

Responsibilities

Designing aviation civil engineering projects, which include taxiways, aprons, runways, and others
Assisting with analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and designs for projects
Performing QA/QC tasks including performing design reviews
Assisting with development of construction cost estimates for various projects
Visiting project sites to monitor progress and perform other duties per the contract documents
May serve as onsite project representative – days or nights
May assist with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects
May attend client meetings
Other tasks as assigned